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DAFO Turbo

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Product Features

The DAFO Turbo is a two-part design consisting of a thin, wraparound SMO inner liner combined with a rigid outer AFO upright that effectively blocks ankle movement. The DAFO Turbo provides one of the highest levels of ankle/foot control available in the DAFO line of orthoses, with strong ankle plantarflexion and dorsiflexion block. The DAFO Turbo is effective for patients who present with a crouched posture with some positional correction available at the hip, knee, and ankle. This design is also an effective solid-ankle brace.

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Patient Presentation

Learn more about the common gait and foot presentation groups our orthotic solutions help manage. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or clinician, understanding these presentation groups is the first step in finding the right support for your child. 

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Excess Dorsiflexion

Understanding how too much upward ankle movement during weight-bearing can affect posture, balance, and gait, and how the right support can help guide more efficient movement through the ankle, knee, and hip.

Sizing Ordering & Fabrication of DAFO Turbo

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Obtain a cast or 3D scan of the patient's foot and ankle.

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Complete a custom order form for the patient's foot and ankle.

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Order the best size and style for the patient's foot and ankle.

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Submit the cast or scan of the patient's foot and ankle.

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DAFO Turbo

Strong fixed-ankle control for upright posture and improved weight-bearing.

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Real-World Outcomes of DAFO Turbo

In before-and-after assessments, patients wearing DAFO Turbo Softy demonstrated

Reduced crouched posture

Reduced crouched posture

Improved knee and hip alignment

Improved knee and hip alignment

Better stability in standing

Better stability in standing

More efficient weight-bearing mechanics

More efficient weight-bearing mechanics

Increased comfort and security during movement

Increased comfort and security during movement

Common Questions about DAFO Turbo

DAFO Turbo is designed for children who need strong fixed-ankle support to manage excess dorsiflexion, crouched posture, and instability during standing and gait.

DAFO Turbo holds the ankle at a controlled angle, which helps reduce excessive dorsiflexion and supports improved knee extension and more upright lower-limb alignment.

No. DAFO Turbo is a fixed-ankle orthosis, so it is intended to provide strong, consistent control rather than free or guided ankle motion.